Monday, 4 October 2010

What's the deal with glitter eyeliners

I admit that i'm not the biggest fan of glitter liners but they are undoubtably popular so I felt that a little investigation might be needed to determine the good from the not so.
It seems that some of the cheaper drugstore brands have got this dialled.

The Collection 2000 Glam Crystals liners are jam packed with glitter particles suspended in coloured gel which often eliminates the need to use another liner before hand. 14 shades available.

The new MUA range from Superdrug features 10 shades of glitter liner.
Every single item in this range is £1.00. I tried Shade 2 which is a beautiful true gold, not yellow, pink or green. The glitter is set in a clear gel but there is so much glitter in this product that it does not look patchy or sparse, possibly helped by the brush which is excellent. A ridiculous bargain for a pound.

Urban Decay Heavy Metalliners have the finest grade of glitter. They certainly have the most sparkle but they need to be layered over another opaque liner to get the full effect as they can appear patchy and reapplication often lifts off the glitter already placed.

I have tried 2 of the Models Own glitters. I liked neither. The gel was too watery and the glitter too fine and sparse.

Note: Another brand to check for good glitter liners is Sleek Make-up.

I had a somewhat watery Urban Decay one that I never used so I just stopped bothering with them. The Collection 2000 ones are really impressive though! Definately worth picking up a couple to glam it up for the christmas party season! :)x

about brows. could you reapload your video How to shape your eyebrows ? that one on 4beauty doesnt work :( and i have all pluggins i need .i can see other beauty videos on that page ( 1940s make-up , foundation etc) , but not this one :( maybe becouse its opens differently, like another page . idk :(

Hi Sam...I agree with the girls...you're brows are perfect. I like the effect with the gold and black on the eyes. I think it would be a great idea for a young girl on her prom night or even an evening out...clubbing or so. I guess at the end of the day it is how you apply it and for what occasion.

yesss, my all time fave glitter eyeliner is spandex, is soooo versatile & I've used it for a couple makeup looks on my blog too! goes with blues, purples, blacks, greens, anything really!As for Sleek, its become my most favourite budget brand, and im toootally loving rose gold too, its beautiful especially for a glowing look!

Glitter eyeliner is just no sophisticated enough for me. It looks cheap, something I can imagine on a 16 yrs old girl going to clubbing. That's why I so appreciated the video where she used the glitter eyeliner on the top of the mascara. That's the only way I can imagine on myself.